Materials Articles

How Does Thermal Aging Impact 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Parts?

Advances in developing composites for additive manufacturing have accelerated in the last few years, with increasing research and innovation in both, desktop and industrial AM using composites, using chopped or continuous fiber technology, with carbon fibers or...

3D Printing Chemistry 101: The Molecular Makeup of PAEK, PEKK and PEEK Plastic

If you’re anything like this author, you got a C- in high school chemistry and never looked back. With a newfound interest in the topic, I’m hoping to revisit the molecular science of some of the most popular materials in 3D printing to understand them—not just in...

Startup Accelerator: 9T Labs Seeks to Make Carbon Fiber 3D Printing Go Industrial

As explored in our series on the topic, carbon fiber 3D printing is experiencing an exciting period of growth. While there are a number of large-scale carbon fiber 3D printing systems in the works, desktop machines are much more common for prototyping. . Markforged...

SprintRay, Inc. Releases New and Improved Versions of Popular Die & Model Materials for Its Dental 3D Printing Ecosystem

SprintRay, Inc. is proud to announce the release of three new 3D printing resins designed specifically for dental production: Die & Model 2 Gray Die & Model 2 Tan Study Model White . With reduced odor, improved adhesion to the build plate, and better...